Alfa Romeo D2
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Alfa Romeo D2 | |
Type | nine-cylinder radial engine |
Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
First run | 1930s |
Number built | ~600 |
The Alfa Romeo D2 was a nine-cylinder radial engine for aircraft use produced in Italy. It was typically rated between 240-270 hp. The engine was designed by Vittorio Jano and produced 600 units between 1931-1934.[1] This engine was also first purpose-built aircraft engine produced by Alfa Romeo, before it all Alfa engines used in airplanes were derived from engines used in cars. A supercharged derivative was produced as the D2 C..
Applications
Specifications
General characteristics
- Type: Nine-cylinder radial engine
- Bore: 120 mm (4.724 in.)
- Stroke: 135 mm (5.315 in.)
- Displacement: 13.74 L (838.5 cuin)
Components
- Supercharger: 2.5:1
Performance
- Power output: 270 hp
- Compression ratio: 5:1
See also
Related lists
References
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- ^ "STORY OF THE ALFA ROMEO FACTORY AND PLANTS page 12" (PDF). enzociliberto.it. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
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